Knowing by Ear: Listening to Voice Recordings with African Prisoners of War in German Camps (1915–1918)

Heike Becker

doi:10.1080/00220388.2026.2694873

July 20, 2026The Journal of Development Studies

Knowing by Ear: Listening to Voice Recordings with African Prisoners of War in German Camps (1915–1918)

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This project investigates the impact of voice recordings made by African soldiers during their time in German camps.
Curated a collection of audio recordings featuring African and Asian soldiers
Facilitated discussions and exhibitions in a contemporary arts center
Employed multidisciplinary approaches to explore historical contexts
Showcased diverse cultural expressions through audio and visual mediums
Highlighted the historical significance of African soldiers' experiences during WWI
Engaged audiences in understanding colonial narratives through artistic interpretation

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Multidisciplinary arts showcase cultural expressions of African soldiers in German captivity, highlighting their experiences.

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In the spring of 2026, Germany’s centre of multidisciplinary contemporary arts in Berlin was filled with the sights and sounds of African and Asian soldiers who fought with armies of colonial empir...

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